Ask-A-Lawyer event comes to GATS

There’s never been a more controversial time within the trucking industry. Drivers are frustrated over numerous issues and have endless questions. Many times they have no where to turn to ask for answers to their questions. This year at GATS, hosted by Real Women in Trucking, there will be a panel of attorneys ready to address driver concerns and questions. As time allows there will also be a Trucker Open forum to continue their conversations.

In addition to having an exhibit booth near the GATS health pavilion, RWIT will host an “Ask a Lawyer – Q & A” session for drivers and the “Lady Trucker Panel Discussion” on the main exhibit floor stage PLUS assist with the doggie play area at the TA/Petro Truck Parking Community at Fair Park.

DRIVERS Don’t Miss The Ask-A Lawyer Opportunity at GATS

Please note drivers: To be a part of this first of a kind event at GATS, please arrive early to ensure you will have a spot at the table.

Another main attraction this year at GATS will be the “center stage” Lady Trucker Discussion

LADY TRUCKER DISCUSSION PANEL 4:00 PM Main Exhibit Floor Stage

Sponsored by Truckers Justice Center

Join us as we present a lady trucker discussion panel on the main exhibit floor stage to allow women who work as truck drivers to talk about their work, the pros and cons of their particular driving sector that should be considered and their concerns in the industry. Come meet some lady truck drivers and listen to what they have to say!

Idella’s Puppy Paradise

5:30 Pm to 7:30 PM August 24-26, 2017

Pet Parade August 26, 2017 Start Time TBA

RWIT Treasurer , and one of the recently named TA/Petro Citizen Driver Award Winners, Idella Hansen brings her love for animals to the GATS TA/Petro Truck Parking Community this year with a dog play area that opens after the GATS exhibit hall closes. There will be selfie station photo opportunities , a mobile dog wash area, play toys and giveaways. The grand finale Pet Parade will be held on the final evening in the Fair Park TA/Petro truck parking community. Let your trucking dog come out and socialize with us at Idella’s Puppy Paradise!

Booth Details: VISIT RWIT at booth 8052 located nearOnRamp to Healthand across fromOperation Roger Pet Transportwhere will will have literature for drivers who would like to know more about our organization, significant recent legal cases that have been won on behalf of truck drivers, 2 minute lady truck driver “SPEAK YOUR MIND!” Videos for our You Tube Channel PLUS information on our upcoming special events like the

By: Allen Smith

Allen Smith is a 37 year veteran who started at an early age in a household goods family moving business. He began driving straight trucks in 1977 and moved to the big rigs in 1982.
His experience within the industry includes; owner operator, company driver, operations manager, and owner of a long distance HHG moving business, taking many of the long haul moves himself when needed.
Allen Smith, a truck driver advocate who is driven by the desire to help others succeed within an industry where injustice, unrewarded sacrifice, and lack of respect and recognition exists.
Allen and his wife Donna are hosts of Truth About Trucking ”Live” on Blog Talk Radio. Other websites include AskTheTrucker, TruckingSocialMedia, NorthAmericanTruckingALerts, TruthAboutTrucking, and many Social Media websites.
In 2011 Allen and Donna hosted the first Truck Driver Social Media Convention, designed to create unity and solutions for the trucking industry. This is now being extended through the North American Trucking Alerts network as those within the industry join forces for the betterment of the industry.
Allen strongly supports other industry advocates who are also stepping up to the plate to help those who share honesty, guidance and direction. He believes that all those involved in trucking need to be accountable for their part within the industry, including drivers, carriers, brokers, shippers, receivers, etc…
The list of supporters and likeminded people grow daily, networking together and sharing thoughts and ideas for the betterment of trucking. He has coined the popular phrase "Raising the standards of the trucking industry"